Céline steers towards surrealism at Paris fashion week
Céline designer Phoebe Philo challenges fashionistas with fur-lined sandals and flared jackets ahead of minimalist chic
Paris Fashion Week
Stella McCartney cuts loose at Paris fashion week
Designer’s new range eschews last season’s sculptured shapes for fabrics highlighting movement of the body
Karl Lagerfeld’s Parisian concept store to host limited-edition items from designer’s collaborations
Karl Lagerfeld to open Parisian concept store “Save the date! February 2013: KARL LAGERFELD will open its 1st concept store in the heart of St Germain des Pres in Paris,” the facebook page of the famed designer of Chanel, Fendi and Chloé announced during Paris Fashion Week. The Karl Lagerfeld concept store will offer the … Read more
Versace Atelier custom-made Jewelry collection. By appointment only.
Versace launching work of art jewelry collection Versace’ Fall 2012 Atelier couture show at the Ritz Paris (July 1) will see the lauch of Versace’s Atelier Jewelry collection. The label’s creative director Donatella Versace created 16 designs of hand-sculpted rings mounted with precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and amethysts. The jewelry will be custom-made … Read more
Yves Saint Laurent in a retro branding process
Yves Saint Laurent is set for name change. When Hedi Slimane was appointed Yves Saint Laurent creative director a statement explained that the designer had been given “total creative responsibility for the brand image and all of its collections.” But the move of the new Creative Director raise eyebrows. Slimane hopes to bring Yves Saint … Read more
Hermes: The purchasing power of luxury consumers had not changed yet
Hermes says buying power of luxury clients unchanged French luxury goods maker Hermes sees no sign yet of affluent buyers tightening their purse strings in spite of a somber global economic outlook, the head of the brand said at Paris Fashion Week. The luxury goods industry continues to grow at a solid pace thanks to … Read more